Author: Greater Media

  • Spartans boys bowling team is off to another strong start

    By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Ocean Township High School boys bowling team is off to a 4-1 start and is currently in second place in the Shore Conference’s Class A Central Division. Coach Tom Siciliano’s Spartans are holding their own despite the loss of four starters — including Kenny Ryan and David Enny, who were…

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    FRANK GALIPO A Victorian house on First Street is decked out in holiday greenery for the Dec. 13 Keyport Candlelight House Tour, a tradition sponsored by the Keyport Historical Society.

  • Interfaith families embrace holidays

    By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer Members of the Fernandez family of Monroe — Sara, Alex, 12, Rachel, 15, and Ray — decorate their home with a Christmas tree, menorah and other holiday items. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Kelli and Pat Antonucci of Monroe used to joke when people would ask what religion their daughters practiced. “We would…

  • Two suspects charged after alleged burglary

    NORTH BRUNSWICK — Police have charged two North Brunswick teenagers with multiple crimes, including burglary and theft. Kevin Carpenter, 18, and Shaquille Jones, 19, were charged on Dec. 10, according to North Brunswick police. Earlier that day, police responded to a burglary and theft on Birchwood Court. The resident reported several items removed from his…

  • State aims to help residents still impacted by Sandy

    By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer New Jersey residents with low or moderate incomes will soon be able to take advantage of a new state program intended to address their unmet needs on the long road to recovery from superstorm Sandy. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will begin accepting applications for entry into…

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    STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Snowmen are on display at Gasko’s Family Farm & Greenhouses, Monroe Township.

  • Monmouth should follow Middlesex’s lead

    I am writing about what Monmouth County is doing to compensate for the recent cuts by the state of New Jersey for women’s health care programs. As a mother and grandmother, I am deeply concerned that information and services are not available to all who need them. Our neighboring county, Middlesex, just passed a ballot…

  • Help with utility bills available

    In addition to providing affordable housing resources, the Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) manages several utility assistance programs to address a need many area residents have. These programs help individuals and families who are seeking relief in paying their gas, electric and oil bills. There are three utility assistance programs offered by AHA, according to a…

  • Middletown’s food drive still in progress

    Middletown Township Mayor Stephanie Murray has partnered with Middletown’s Social Services Department to help feed local families with donations from the Mayor’s Food Basket food drive, which is running through Dec. 24. Donations of nonperishable food are needed as the Middletown Food Pantry is at an all-time low due in part to two reductions in…